NEW YORK—Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday announced to the United Nations General Assembly that the Palestinians have applied for full UN membership with the 1967 lines as borders and east Jerusalem as its capital, despite the United States’ pledge…
The Palestinians are continuing their push for statehood, but are they preparing their people for peace? Palestinian Media Watch, a watchdog organization that translates and reports on Palestinian media, says that incitement of various forms against Israel has continued on…
UNITED NATIONS—With an anticipated Palestinian request for full United Nations membership in the background, US President Barack Obama said on Wednesday a UN resolution cannot create Israel-Palestinian peace. Obama said in his speech to the UN General Assembly that he…
UNITED NATIONS—Increased United States diplomacy vis-a-vis Israel and the Palestinians is set to continue on Wednesday with key meetings following US President Barack Obama’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly. The ongoing efforts come ahead of an anticipated request…
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced in a speech on Friday that they will be going to the United Nations Security Council for full membership in the world body—perhaps the most extensive of the available options for the Palestinians at…
The Palestinians are gearing up for a bid at the United Nations, and Israel is still working diplomatically to try and prevent the Palestinians from seeking a hardline UN resolution. It remains unclear whether the Palestinians will go to the…